Polish Club: Alright Already

I’m ashamed to admit, but the blistering, ball-busting rock and roll that Polish Club create actually required me to turn down my headphones.

Ali Barter: A Suitable Girl

Ali Barter said of this release that it was stripped back – leaving only the necessary elements to make her voice, lyrics and guitar shine through. And that’s exactly what the album has achieved.

Opiuo returns to Australia with a five piece band

The renowned electronic producer OPIUO is returning to Australia with a five-piece band, new music and a completely different live show this April and May.

MDRN Love release debut single with upcoming tour

Geelong’s MDRN Love have just released their debut single, ‘Bring Me Down’, along with a brand new film clip.

Montaigne is heading to Ballarat on national tour

The 21-year-old is set to bring her theatrical stage presence and incredible vocal ability to Karova Lounge in Ballarat.

Running Touch: On the mystery and sticking to his guns

Coined as the best kept secret in Australian music, mysterious producer Running Touch is the 22-year-old artist from Melbourne known for his conscious decision to remain anonymous in the music industry.

Strategem Bendigo Winemakers Festival

In a unique celebration of Bendigo wines and gourmet foods, the Strategem Bendigo Winemakers Festival returns again next month.

Surfbeat: Barrie Sutherland… revisiting the sixties on film.

Head down to any beach most days and you will find cameras everywhere. Cameras on surfboards, cameras in the air, cameras on phones, cameras in the water. Going for a surf today can be like a red carpet experience with cameras coming at you from all angles.

Optimal Health + Fitness

Forte Magazine sat down with Personal Trainer, Luke McDonald, who has worked with clients for his own business, Optimal Health and Fitness, for over four years now. Located in Torquay Rd, Geelong, the trainer has found his passion offering one-on-one and group sessions, ensuring his clients see amazing results, feel fitter and feel happier quickly.

Geelong and Ballarat voted in the top 10 councils for music by Music Victoria

Music Victoria has released its inaugural list of top 10 Victorian councils for music.

More acts join Peking Duk in massive carpark festival set for Ballarat

Following on from Karova Lounge’s successful #3350 Street Party, they announced that Peking Duk (alongside Ivan Ooze) would be headlining a carpark party in April.

Port Fairy Folk Festival 2017

From the twang of Willie Watson’s claw hammer banjo to the highly infectious and energetic stage show of Tash Sultana, the 41st Port Fairy Folk Festival had everything to whet the appetite of every music lover regardless of age.

Splendour in the Grass announce 2017 line up ft The XX, Queens of the Stone Age, Banks + more

You’ll be seeing the likes of the XX, Queens of the Stone Age, Banks and reformed legends LCD Soundsystem.

Groovin the Moo beef up their line up with Alice Ivy, Set Mo + more

Just when you think Groovin The Moo can’t get any bigger.

Here are the local business who cleaned up at the ANZ Geelong Small Business Awards

Awards season isn’t all about Logies and Grammys.

Five street artists you need to see at the Wall to Wall Festival

The Wall to Wall festival is now in its third year, and serves as one largest celebrations of street art in Australia, and most certainly in regional Victoria.

Furphy tinnies are finally becoming a reality as of mid-April

The people have spoken.

Wolfmother are heading to Geelong on their first Oz album tour since 2009

After touring through North & South America, Europe, the UK & Scandinavia with sellout shows in 2016, Wolfmother are returning to Australian for the home leg of their Gypsy Caravan tour with a stop in Geelong.

Bill Nighy to appear live in conversation at The Astor Theatre

Well-loved actor Bill Nighy is set to hit Melbourne to appear live in conversation.

Geelong got surveyed as having the happiest singles, and we’re confused

Before you turn your nose and question your life as a single in Geelong for the passed several years of your life, bear with us.

Legends Cosmic Psychos are heading to Castlemaine alongside Tyrannamen and Amyl and the Sniffers

Legends of the game and punk rockers, Cosmic Psychos, are headlining a show at the Theatre Royal in Castlemaine this May.

Pitch Please! is going weekly at Piano Bar from April and beyond

Hosted by Philma Bocks & Art Simone, ‘The Piano’ will start at 5.30pm
with three amazing drag shows, great entertainment and drink specials.

How By the Meadow are sticking true to their humble beginnings

A truly authentic boutique music experience, By The Meadow is returning for its fourth year. With a focus on locally sourced talent, the picturesque setting will play host to a stellar lineup of up-and-coming Aussie acts as well as those firmly cemented in their individual, thriving scenes.

The One for the Otways Album is Here

In October last year a team of musicians, businesses and venues teamed up to produce several gigs titled ‘One for the Otways’ under the guidance of Dean Krueger. Krueger, who also performed as his band Salmon Guts on the day, felt he had to give back in such a way.

 

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